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Troms (Norway)

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[Flag of Troms] by Jan Oskar Engene, 19 November 1995
Adopted on 15 January 1960.

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Description of the flag

Proportions are 1:1
Mark Sensen, 18 November 1995

Gules, a griffin Or. Griffin is a monster with lion's back, and eagle's wings, head and claws. It is one of the oldest heraldic symbols, and it can be found even in old Egyptian art.
Željko Heimer, 19 November 1995

Communes

The following communes are listed in this county (fylke). The codes following the names are assigned by Norway for statistical and administrative purposes.

  • Balsfjord (1933)
  • Bardu (1922)
  • Berg (1929)
  • Bjarkøy (1915)
  • Dyrøy (1926)
  • Gaivuotna - Kåfjord (1940)
  • Gratangen (1919)
  • Harstad (1901)
  • Ibestad (1917)
  • Karlsøy (1936)
  • Kvæfjord (1911)
  • Kvænangen (1943)
  • Lenvik (1931)
  • Lyngen (1938)
  • Målselv (1924)
  • Nordreisa (1942)
  • Salangen (1923)
  • Skjervøy (1941)
  • Skånland (1913)
  • Storfjord (1939)
  • Sørreisa (1925)
  • Tranøy (1927)
  • Torsken (1928)
  • Tromsø (1902)

The following are former municipalities of this county:

  • Andørja (1916)
  • Astafjord (1918)
  • Helgøy (1935)
  • Hillesøy (1930)
  • Lavangen (1920)
  • Malangen (1932)
  • Øverbygd (1923)
  • Sandtorg (1912)
  • Tromsøysund (1934)
  • Trondenes (1914)
  • Ullsfjord (1937)